When comparing AWS Cloud 9 vs CodeLite IDE, the Slant community recommends AWS Cloud 9 for most people. In the question“What are the best JavaScript IDEs or editors?”AWS Cloud 9 is ranked 13th while CodeLite IDE is ranked 25th. The most important reason people chose AWS Cloud 9 is:

Cloud9 gives full terminal access to home directory. In their hosted Linux Ubuntu environment it has sudo powers. No UNIX commands have been blocked - npm, ifconfig, chmod, chown, tar, etc work. All commands can be accessed and any package can be installed.
And if the terminal is used when using Remote SSH feature it connects directly to the server and runs the commands on that server.

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Full terminal access

Cloud9 gives full terminal access to home directory. In their hosted Linux Ubuntu environment it has sudo powers. No UNIX commands have been blocked - npm, ifconfig, chmod, chown, tar, etc work. All commands can be accessed and any package can be installed.

And if the terminal is used when using Remote SSH feature it connects directly to the server and runs the commands on that server.

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Capable editor

Cloud9 uses their own editor called ACE. Besides the basics, it covers most important advanced code editor features such as code folding, converting cases, auto-completion, code analysis and refactoring, regex search and offers easy access to relevant documentation.

It also gives access to the CLI, has support for Vim and Emacs keybindings, includes multiple cursors and zen coding mode that removes all distractions and allows focusing on code.

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Great documentation

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Enables real-time online collaboration

An important feature of Cloud9 is the real-time collaboration ability. It allows pairing programs or perform code reviews really easily as well as simultaneously text chat.

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Integrates with AWS

Prior to being part of the AWS Toolchain, AWS integrates deeply with CodeStar and AWS Lambda, allowing you to build serverless architechtures.

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Offline editing

By installing and running a client application that syncs the local file system and cloud storage Cloud9 can be run locally. Great alternative for situations when the Internet connection is unreliable.

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Can be hosted on own server

Since Cloud9 is an open source project with source code available on GitHub, it can be run as a self-hosted solution on own hardware and behind a firewall.

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Git & Mercurial support

Git and hg commands can be run in the command-line, the same way as in a local terminal. There are also built-in add-on services for GitHub, BitBucket and GitLab.

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Runs any language

The runner has built-in functionality fo Apache, Node, Python, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Go, CoffeeScript, Julia, Mocha and Shell script, but any other language can be used by creating a runner for it.

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Desktop application is available

Prior to the Cloud9 core source code being released, an Alpha version of a desktop version can be built from the source which is based from NW.js. Instructions can be found here.

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SSH Workspace

Allows you to connect directly to your external server via SSH. Modifying files directly on your server using a cloud based editor allows you to have the portability of the a cloud based workspace with the control of your own server (including complete DNS control).

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Debugging with breakpoints for NodeJS server side JavaScript

Breakpoints allow specifying a stopping points in the execution of the application. When these breakpoints are hit, the application will stop executing and give the ability to examine data such as local variables, run commands and control the execution flow of the application.

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Ability to clone multiple repos in one project

Cloud9 provides one free private workspace. However, I can host multiple projects there by cloning as many repositories into the root project directory, thanks to the full access terminal.

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Package manager

Similar to package managers for the desktop, Cloud9 also includes their own package manager, c9pm, which allows adding new software from a list of available utilities.

Apt-get can be used in the project's workspace terminal to install/update/upgrade software. Composer, Bower or any other utilities of choice can be installed to manage dependencies and packages.

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Provides with a simple way to deploy apps

Cloud9 allows quickly deploying apps via CLI. There are instructions on how to deploy to Azure, CloudFoundry, OpenShift, NodeJitsu, Modulus and Heroku. For example, all hosted environments have Heroku's toolbelt installed by default so all heroku commands are available from the get-go.

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Provides with own runtime environment

Cloud9 can connect to a dedicated VM to provide a powerful Ubuntu runtime environment in the cloud using Docker. Apps can be either run from the run panel where a selection of runners is provided or from a terminal.

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Support for most databases

In addition to launching a server to run code, Cloud9 will also host a database to develop against. Support for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and SQLite.

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Browser testing support

Cloud9 integrates with Sauce Labs a browser testing suite that allows previewing the app in any desktop or mobile browser.

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Provides with a simple way to deploy apps

Cloud9 allows quickly deploying apps via CLI. There are instructions on how to deploy to Azure, CloudFoundry, OpenShift, NodeJitsu, Modulus and Heroku. For example, all hosted environments have Heroku's toolbelt installed by default so all heroku commands are available from the get-go.

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Modest memory footprint

CodeLite takes up about 50 MB when loaded into memory with a workspace opened.

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Rapid development cycle

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Workspace view reminiscent of File Explorer

The workspace view, unlike other IDEs, is a reflection of the actual directory structure on the file system (with user filters applied).

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Excellent Node.js debugger

This makes fixing issues more efficiently and debugging code less painful.

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Intelligent code completion

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Cons

Con

Part of Amazon Web Services

While the c9.io site is still up and running, Cloud9 is exclusive for AWS Customers only, and you pay the AWS Compute pricing when you use Cloud9.

Con

Lacks a built-in Java builder and runner

While there is no built-in Java builder or runner currently, C9 has provided instructions on how to set them up. Instructions can be found here.

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Free plan asks for credit card details

Free plan requires you to provide a credit card due to the nature of Cloud 9's "Free Workspaces" to be relatively abused. According to the developers, this is the only way to prevent such.

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Does not accept New Registrants on c9.io Anymore

As being acquired by Amazon Web Services as part of AWS Cloud9, the c9.io service won't accept new sign ups.

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Terminal will not work on Windows (Cloud9 SDK)

The terminal package does not work on the Cloud 9 SDK in Windows because it cannot find an appropriate unix shell. This might be a recurring bug undergoing fixes.

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Lacks subdomain options

Building an app that needs subdomains is impossible.

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Bland UI

The UI is fairly boring and has limited customization options. There is a dark theme available; however it only applies to the editor. The surrounding windows and borders remain light. You can see a collection of screenshots here.

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